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Speech Therapy
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Department Staffing
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The Speech Therapy Department consists of a team of certified
speech-language therapists whose training and practice includes assessing,
planning, and implementing speech-language therapy programs for students
with speech needs.
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Services Provided
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Speech-language therapy services are provided in individual, group, or
classroom support sessions within a variety of settings throughout the
school, community or supported employment settings. The student's
Individualized Educational Plan provides the direction for the particular
services that will be made available. Additionally, each speech-language
therapist works collaboratively with parents, teachers, classroom staff,
occupational therapists and physical therapists to promote the highest level
of communication for each student.
Mealtime management and dysphagia programs are available to students who
require assistance with eating, drinking or advancing their variety of foods
or textures in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Department.
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Therapy Approaches
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In addition to the collaborative team approach, the speech-language
therapists, based on the needs of each student, may utilize the following:
- Augmentative communication systems in the form of communication boards
- Picture exchange communication
- Sign Language
- Electronic voice output devices
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